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Political leaders are mourning the death of William Lacy Clay Sr., a civil rights leader, legislative powerhouse, and one of the 13 founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus, who has died. He was 94. (U.S. House of Representatives via Wikimedia Commons)

Bill Clay Sr., Congressional Black Caucus Founding Member and Missouri Civil Rights Icon, Dies at 94

by Stacy M. Brown July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

close up photo of a stethoscope

Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks Medical Debt Relief, Harming Millions— Especially Black Americans

by Stacy M. Brown July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Senate Backs Trump’s Move to Defund NPR, PBS in Blow to Independent Media

by Stacy M. Brown July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

**FILE** National Urban League President Marc H. Morial says the current state of the nation is “not business as usual,” offering steps to take in order to combat the attacks on democracy and civil rights. (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)

National Urban League Declares ‘State of Emergency’ for Black America in 2025 Report

by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent July 17, 2025July 16, 2025

**FILE** A study spanning 34 populations worldwide has found that increased calorie intake is the primary factor fueling rising obesity rates in economically developed societies. (WI photo)

Rising Obesity in D.C., Worldwide Tied to Food Intake

by Stacy M. Brown July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

After filing an eviction complaint, a landlord is suing Republican Rep. Cory Mills of Florida for an unpaid balance of $18,229.05 as of Jan. 22 for a luxury apartment in Southwest D.C. (Courtesy photo)

GOP Rep. Cory Mills Faces Eviction Lawsuit Over Unpaid D.C. Penthouse Rent

by Stacy M. Brown July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

**FILE** Vacant homes in Southeast D.C., after experiencing decay and other challenges. The Washington metropolitan region continues to experience elevated housing and tax burdens that are magnified by rising consumer prices. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Inflation Sustains Pressure on DMV Households

by Stacy M. Brown July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

Having reached its 12th anniversary, Dr. Melina Abdullah, co-founder of Black Lives Matter (BLM), says the movement is growing internationally and confronting what she considers an unprecedented wave of facism and racism. (Courtesy of Speak Out Now)

Black Experience

Black Lives Matter Celebrates Growth While Challenging Internal Spending, External Threats

by Stacy M. Brown July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

**FILE** The Supreme Court's decision to let President Donald Trump move forward with plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education is drawing concern in Washington, D.C., where the majority of the public school population is Black. (WI photo)

Supreme Court Decision Leaves D.C.’s Black Students Vulnerable, Advocates Warn

by Stacy M. Brown July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

**FILE** Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore’s former state’s attorney, is getting somewhat of a second chance after the key mortgage fraud conviction was overturned by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit on July 11. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

With Key Conviction Overturned, Marilyn Mosby Pushes to Fully Clear Her Name

by Stacy M. Brown July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

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